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Leopard cub in South Luangwa

Zambia's wildlife & Victoria Falls

9 days from $15,500pp
Leopard cub in South Luangwa
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy excellent game viewing on safari in the South Luangwa — game drives and walking safaris are both on offer.

  • Explore Livingstone and the stunning Victoria Falls.

  • Relax on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Price includes:

  • Domestic flights in destination
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Arrive in Lusaka and connect onto a light aircraft flight to Mfuwe. Upon arrival, a driver will meet you and drive you through the small town to your lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River.

    • Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
      Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
    • Southern Sun, Lusaka
      Southern Sun, Lusaka
    • Carmine bee-eater colony
      Carmine bee-eater colony

  • Morning safaris tend to leave just after sunrise, cross the river into the national park with your guide and embark on a three-hour game drive exploring the lagoons and plains in search of a multitude of wildlife such as elephant, zebra, buffalo, giraffe and leopard, and lion too. Return to the lodge for lunch and a dip in the refreshing pool.

    • Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
      Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
    • Elephant at dusk
      Elephant at dusk
    • Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River
      Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River

  • This morning, you could try a walking safari. The South Luangwa is well known for its guided walks, which offer a chance to get closer to the smaller animals and learn about their habitats.

    • Leopard
      Leopard
    • Young male lion
      Young male lion
    • Hippo in the Nile cabbage
      Hippo in the Nile cabbage

  • This morning, you could enjoy a morning bush walk, followed by an afternoon game drive continuing until after dark to see some of the amazing nocturnal game. Night drives are an excellent time to look for leopards and other predators who use the cover of darkness to hunt their prey.

    • Young zebra with oxpeckers
      Young zebra with oxpeckers
    • Lion on a buffalo kill
      Lion on a buffalo kill
    • Leopard in a Sausage Tree
      Leopard in a Sausage Tree

  • Your last full day on safari — if there is anything, in particular, you are still keen to see, let your guide know so they can take you to the best areas for a sighting.

    • Hippo in the Luangwa River
      Hippo in the Luangwa River
    • Carmine bee-eater colony in the banks of the Luangwa River
      Carmine bee-eater colony in the banks of the Luangwa River
    • Lioness & cubs drinking from a waterhole
      Lioness & cubs drinking from a waterhole

  • Today you will be transferred from the camp to the airport for your light aircraft flight to Livingstone via Lusaka. You can stop at a local craft and textile market to pick up some hand-made souvenirs on the way to the airport. In Livingstone, a driver will meet you for the journey to your next riverside lodge. Head out onto the Zambezi River for a sunset river cruise.

    • Victoria Falls at low water
      Victoria Falls at low water
    • The Victoria Falls, Zambia
      The Victoria Falls, Zambia
    • Crocodile eye, Zambia
      Crocodile eye, Zambia

  • A full day at leisure to explore Victoria Falls and the surrounding areas. There are lots of activities to do in the area, choose from guided nature walks, a tour of the falls, fishing, rhino tracking or a village visit.

    • Hippo, Zambia
      Hippo, Zambia
    • Spray over Victoria Falls
      Spray over Victoria Falls
    • Elephant in the Zambezi River
      Elephant in the Zambezi River

  • The Victoria Falls region is known for its adrenaline activities, take to the skies in a helicopter or microlight for an aerial view of the falls, Zambezi River and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Alternatively, you can walk across Victoria Falls Bridge into Zimbabwe to gain a different perspective of the Zambezi gorges.

    • Sunset on the Zambezi River
      Sunset on the Zambezi River
    • The Victoria Falls
      The Victoria Falls
    • The Victoria Falls
      The Victoria Falls

  • Enjoy a leisurely riverside breakfast before your transfer to the airport to commence your journey home.

    • The Victoria Falls
      The Victoria Falls
    • Victoria Falls bridge from the 'Boiling Pot'
      Victoria Falls bridge from the 'Boiling Pot'
    • Victoria Falls, Livingstone & The Victoria Falls
      Victoria Falls, Livingstone & The Victoria Falls

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°F) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Lusaka
 
South Luangwa National Park
 
Victoria Falls
 

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